Encebollado is a traditional Ecuadorian fish stew commonly served at breakfast time. This rich stew has been recognized as the national...

Interview with Maria Luisa Coello Recalde Director of the Water Regulation and Control Agency Marcos: Thank you very much for being here...

Dos Corrientes began on a wind-swept hillside overlooking the Pacific Ocean in Manabí, near a poor village of 385 people subsisting on...

Living the retired life in Ecuador: There's nothing you have to do! Start every day with a blank slate and then just do whatever sounds...

Prepaid medicine insurance in Ecuador consists of different processes than ones you may be used to. This is because the reimbursement...

What do lime green or electric blue baking flour, water guns, soapy foam spray, big parades, costume parties, eggs, and more water have...

As the owner and administrator of a local Facebook group, Manta and Manabi Expats and Amigos, I see and hear a variety of opinions and...

I am Juan Francisco Carrasco, I am 14 years old and live in Quito, Ecuador. I live with my parents and my little brother, Tomas. I study...

The question often comes up about investing in Ecuador…is it a good decision, what about the timing, is it too late? Before we dive into...

Over four years ago I arrived from the U.S. on my experimental adventure of retirement living in Ecuador as an expat. I had visited once...

The IESS was created on July 2, 1970 during the dictatorial regime of Dr. José María Velasco Ibarra. He transformed the National Social...

As we ring in the new year in 2022, more expats than ever have their eye on Ecuador as a potential country for retirement. As a native...

The burning of “monigotes” (puppets), otherwise known as the "old years," began in Ecuador in 1842 when we were going through a yellow...

Believe it or not, Manta has more to offer than just seafood. I’ve found that barbecue, sausages, and arrays of grilled meats are very...

One of the visa categories from the old law that remains in the current law is to invest your money in a CD. Currently it requires an...

I am in a councilwomen meeting and suddenly the phone vibrates in my purse, I try to silence it and by mistake I answer the call, “Miss...

As I look outside at all the beautiful plants and flowers, the ocean, the mountains, the birds, butterflies and geckos surrounding our...

The construction of the new terminal and eventual concession of the Eloy Alfaro International Airport operation in Manta (MEC) has been...

Patricio: Hola Niels, you are a good friend, a grand professional in the travel sector and now honorable Minister of Tourism of Ecuador!...

On December 15th, we had the immense joy of officially launching this magazine with our team. We have been very fortunate to find the...